Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.
The proposed measures include a lower drink-driving limit in England and Wales and a minimum of six months in between theory and practical tests.
Learner drivers may be forced to wait six months before they can take a test, under new plans unveiled by the government, Sky News understands.
Are you a learner driver? The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has outlined three changes to booking driving tests coming in spring 2026 ...
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